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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-23

MANY of the Congressman will
spend an unhappy Christmas holi-
day, caused by mental anxiety con-
corning their appointment to de-
sirable positions on the standing
committees of the House, the selec-
tions for which Speaker Carlisle is
now wrestling with.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-23

The leading men of Western
Maryland are holding meetings to
save the old canal from bankruptcy.
They propose to memorabilia Con-
gress to come to its relief. The
outlook in that direction, We fear,
il bad.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-23

EARNEST WORDS, spoken in a
revival of religion in the Presbyter-
ian church, this city, by the pastor,
Rev. Robert IL. Williams, has been
issued from the CAPITAL press in a
neat pamphlet. These Earnest
Words should be read in every
family of whatever denomination
and carefully studied by young and
old.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-23

We are glad to learn that our
Senators and Representatives in
Congress have determined to make
an united effort to bring the sub
ject of the Chesapeake and Della
ware free canal before Congress- at
an early day.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-23

CONGRESS- has adjourned for the
holidays and Secretary Lamar has
not been invited to take a seat on
the bench.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-23
ARIZONA JOE!
THE BLACK HAWKS.

Replete with stirring incidents, realistic
effects. new scenery. feats of markham
ship with file and revolver, terrific bowie
knife fights on horse back, the Wonder
fu Trained Mustangs. r ,cky Mounta n
Bnrro and the Four G. eat Dramatic Dogs
in the world, Jack. Ned, jerry and Evan
geline. This Company Carry all their
Own Scenery.
Admission, 25, 35 $50 Cents.
Seats on sale at Goodman's Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-23

CONGRESSMAN Moffat of Michi-
gan died yesterday morning at the
Providence Hospital, Washington,
ID. q.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-23

CONGRESSMAN Rayner of this
State, will be the champion protec-
ZIONIST of the Maryland delegation.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-03-19
Tie Largest Farm in the
World.

In the extreme southwest corner Of
Louisiana lies the largest producing
farm in the world. II runs 100 miles
north and south. aud many hilCS east
and west, and is Gwned and operated by
syndicate of Northern capitalists.
1neir general manager, J. p. Watkins,
gives III interesting account Of his gi-
gaD.ic plantation, which throws the
great Dalrymple farm in Dsdota into the
SHADE cor, glet"iy.
"The !,5G,O00 acres Of our tract" Mr..
Watkins said, was purchased in 1883
from the State Of Louisiana and from
the United States Government. At that
time it WIS a vast grazing land for the
cattle of the few dealers in the neighbor-
hood. When | took possession / found
over $4,000 head Of half wild horses and
cattle. My wOri; was 70 divide the in
Egnse tract into cony, uient pastures,
establishing stations or ranches every six
miles. The fencing alone cost in the
neighborhOod of $4,000. The land |
found to be best adapted to rice sugar
corn and cotton. All our cultiyating
ditching etc., is done by steam power,
We take tract say half a mile wide Tor
instance and place an engine on each
side. The engines are portable, and Oper-
ate cable attached to four plows, and
under this arrangement we are able to
plOw thirty acres day with only the Ia
DOR of three neil. Our narrowing plant
ing and other cultivation, is done in
ike manner; in fact there is not single
draught horse on the place. We have of
course horses for tn hertlers Of cattle of
which we now have 1900 head. The
Southern Pacific Railroad runs for thirty
six miles through our farm. We have
three steamboats, operating on the waters
Of our own estate, upon which there are
500 miles of navigable waters. We have
an ice house bank, ship yard, and a
lice miil.-St. Louis Republican.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-03-19
BARGAIN IN MUSIC.

This Favorite Album of Songs and Bal
lads. containing thirtytwO pieces Of
choice, and popular music, full shee:
music size, with complete words and
music and piano accompaniment is fne-
ly printed upon heavy paper with a very
attractive cover. The following are the
titles Ofthe songs and ballads contained
in the FayOrite Album:-As I'd Nothing
Else to Do The Dear Old Songs of Home |;
Mother, Watch the Little feet; Oh. You
Pretty Blue-eyed Witch: Blue Eyes !;
Katy's Letter The Passing Bell; I saw
Esau Kissing Kate; Won't You Tell Me
Why. Robin THE Old Garden Gate Down
Below the Waving Lindsns; Faded Lea
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-03-19
Special Session.

II is rumored that an effort is being
made to secure a special session of the
Legislature with view of repeating the
Sunday law. We object to that. Let the
people have time to appreciate or disap-
preciate the law, and if they Judge the
law to be detrimental to their interests,
well then let them elect new legislators
who will be instructed as to how TO
represent the public will, and not by the
present Legislators who have disregarded
the public interests in all matters at
the last session of the Legislature.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-03-19
ANOTHOR ART CRAZE.

The latest art work among ladies is
known as the French Craze for decOra-
ting china. glassware, etc. 1t is some
thing entirely ne,c, aid is both profitable
and fascinating. 1t is very popular in
New;York, Boston and other Eastern eli
ties. To ledies desiring to learn the Art.
We will send an elegant china plaque
size Is inches,) handsomely decorated,
for model. together with box of mate
rial, 100 col0red desings assorted in fow-
ers, animals, soldiers, landscapes, etc,
complete. with full instructions, upon
receipt of $l.00. The plaque alone is
worth more than the amount charged.
70 evry lady ordering this outfit who en-
closes the address Of five other ladies in
tereSted in Art matters, to whom we can
mail our new catalogue of Art Goods, We
will enclose extra and without tharge, a
beautiful 80 inch, gOld-tinted plaque.
address, THE EMPIRE NEWS CO.,
Syracus, n. Y.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-03-19
Local Lights.

The whole South is on great big boom
Let us have share OF it.
The base ball and gun clubs of this
town, are bursted.
Judge G.. A. FOurnet and his lady, of
Lake Charles are spending a few days
in town visiting friends and relatives.
Corn is getting to be very scarce in
this locality ard is now selling at one
dollar per barrel.
A $4,000 fire occurred on Decateur
street, in New Orleans Tuesday night.
The Farmer wants a genuine boom
for New iberia. Here, we would take any
kind of boom.
Will not some Of our public spirited
citizens take in consideration the i'm
proyement of the Church square?
We call the attention of our readers
to the notice of the secretary of the Poll
ce Jury, advertising to be sold at public
auction, the contract for building the
Pointe Claire bridge, 70 the last and
lowest bidder, on the ith. Of April next.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-03-19

One half of President Cleveland's
term of Office has expired, and the coun-
try, contrary to the predictions of "Our
friends the enemy" has not gone to
rack and ruin. Instead it has prospered
more than at any time since the war,
and the prospects are bright for still
greater degree of prosperity during the
ensuing two years. The government
service was never more efficient and re-
putable. Economy and work is the rule.
The revenues have increased, but the
cost of collecting them has been reduced.
Rare has an administration enjoyed so
large a share of public confidence. Of
fetal changes have been made without
indecent haste, yet it will be noticed
that Democrats, debarred from govern
ment places for quarter of century are
gradually and surely regaining control
in all departments, and this, as an ex-
change remarks. without demoraliZing
scramble, and with less friction and
discord than under past administrations.
-Ex.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-03-19

YES ; All Among the Summer Roses To-
uch the Harp Gently, My pretty Louise /;
really don't think shall Marry Drea-
ming Of Home The old Cottage Clock
Across the Sea; A Year Ago Bachelors
Hall; Ruth and L; Good Night |; One
Happy Year Ago; Jennie in the Ochard
The Old Barn Gate; Jacks Farewell
Polly Whisper in the Twilight. This is
a very fine collection of real vocal gems,
and gotten up in very handsome style.
at music store, these 32 pieces would
cost you $ll.2O. We bought job lot of
this music at a great sacrifice ana as the
holidays are past, we desire to close ont
our stock at once. Will send you the en-
tire collection well wrapped and post
paid for only 40 cts. Send Immediately.
Address, THE EMPIRE NEWS CO.,
Syracus, n. Y.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-03-19
PUBLIC SALE.

In conformity with resolution Of the
Police Jury of the Parish Of st. Martin
passed at Regular Meeting held on the
7th. inst. the contract for building bridge
on COulee POinte Claire will bs sold on
MONDAY 4th. Of April next at 10 o'clock
q. m. at the Court House door OF st Mar
tinsyille on terms and conditions made
known at time of said sale. Said work
to be executed according tOplan and spe-
cifcations in our possession for reference.
For informatiOns and particulars pre-
vious to sale apply to.
F. Berard, Pres. P. J. Parish Of st Martin
or G. 7. Cade, Police Juror Iberia Parish.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-03-19
DIED.

Tuaslay evening at 6:i5 o'clock,
Mrs. Arthur Berard, horn Marie Agnes
Martin, at the age of 80 years. She
died after a long, painful and prostrate
illness. She has borne the long years
of continual suffering with christian
fortitude. She leaves a young daugh-
ter, a husband. and large family to de-
plOre her demise. The Messenger ten
ders to the family its most sincere SYM
pathy in their great bereavement. Her
funeral took place Wednesday from the
Catholic Church, at p. m.. and a large
concourse of sOrrOwing friends followed
her mortal remains to the burial
ground.
Wednesday evening, at an advanced
age, Mr.. Nicolas Journey. Mr.. Journey,
was native of France, aud resident of
this town for a lumber of years. He
was buried the next day at four o'clock,
from the Catholic church.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-03-19

There is a great clamOr in the Eastern
press against the mixture Of lard with
cotton seed oil. These critics do not
stop to inquire which is the more healthy
fOod-the lard or Oil-but call vigorously
for national legislation against the
''adulteration" with oil. This demand
should be met by proper effort on the
part of the southern Press to educate the
people up to the true value and great
utility of the cotton seed oil. This pure
vegetable product is far cleaner healthier
and more palatable for cooking purpost
than the swiIl fed, and often diseased hog
product sold as lard. little c0mmen-
dable pride in home industry, a little
industry, a little honest investigation
freed from prejudice, and quaptum Of
common sense, would retain the cotton
seed oil in the south for home use and
let those who make the lard of commerce
and prefer it keep it.-N. O. City Item.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-03-19

We hal the pleasure of meeting thi.
week, the smiling face of Miss Laurence
MOuton, the charming daughter of Judge
James f. MoutOn, after an absence o.
nearly two months.
We had a north wind Thursday morn
ing which was quite severe and it is
feared will check vegetation to cOnsi-
derable extent.
Capt. James B. Eads, the greatest OF
American civil engineers, died on the 9Th
inst, at Nassau New Providence Is,
land.
Politics must be booming In Terre-
bonnie, the Times came out last Saturday
with another ticket headed with II. G..
Minor, or ii. C. Yarmouth as Cover
nor.
We have dreamed that the next mayor
of this town will be gentlemen OF Pi-
naudvilIe. Will they move the town Ca
pitOl to Pinaudyille too?
Let the qualified voters of this corpora
tiOn bear in mind, that an election to C.
lect five trustees, to manage the affairs
of this town, will be held On Monday
the 4th. of April.
Our efficient deputy Sheriff A.V. Fle-
ming, made trip to Morgan City Friday
last, and returned next day with SalO-
mon Riley alias Curby Smith, one of
the Bayou BOutte warriors. He is said
to be a bad character and noted despe-
RADIO. He is now enjOyi lg the comforts
of our parish Jail.
Mr.. Nathan Walters, whose advertise
ment appears in another column, has
moved his first class grocery store, from
Clover Hill to that elegant and spacious
building, at the corner of Bridge and
Market streets, where he will be pleased
to wait upon his many customers. Mr..
Walters keeps the very best goods and
sells at the very lowest prices.
The Scientific American published by
Mum & Co., New York, presents weekly
to its readers the best and most reliable
record of various Improvements in ma
chinery while the scientific progress of
the country can in no way be CLEANED
so we'll as by the regular perusal of its
pages.
Judge James E. MoutOn who has been
in New Orleans, under treatment for the
last two months, returned to his home
in this town last Sunday. The judge
is looking well and hearty, and his face
reflects health. We had the pleasure OF
a conversation with the judge, and he
said he never in all his life. felt better
than now. And he stated that the doc
tors pronounced him perfectly cured of
the disease of which he has been suffer
for the last few years. Tie Messenger
joins the people of this District, in con-
graduating Judge MoutOn on the recu-
peratiOn of his health.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-03-19
A LADY'S UNFORTUNATE EX-
PERIENCE.

Was that of one of our acquaintance
who suffered from scrofula, yellow
complexion, and distress of the stomach,
for years before using DIR. Harter's Iron
Tonic, which finally cured her.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-03-19
Frightful Disaster.

A heavily loaded passenger train on
the Dedham branch Of the Boston and
Providence Railroad met with a terrible
accident at about o'clock Monday
morning, at what is known as Bushy
Park Bridge. The train consisted Of Z
cars and baggage car. The engine and
three ears went over the bridge safely,
but the five others fell through to the
road beneath distance Of thirty feet.
Tie last car which was the smoker, turn
ed completely over and struck on top of
the others and caught fire. Thirty lives
were lost and over one hundred persons
more CT less dangerously wounded.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-03-19

Snipes are plentiful around here,
Messrs. Louis j. VOORHEES,. L. P, Chaudet
and AdOlphe Bienvenu killed one hun
dred and twenty-five in a days hunt this
week.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1887-03-19

Will there be any democratic candi-
dates for town trustees at the election
on the 4th day of April next?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-27

THE R. & D. OFFIcEs-The directors OF
the Richmond Terminal have decided to re-
move the main Offices of the system from
Washington to Richmond, where they were
formerly situated. Yesterday Maj. jamea
H. Dooley, second vice.president Of the
Richmond and Dauville railroad at Rich
mord, received an official letter from Term.
inal headquarters in New York stating that
the Executive Committee had directed the
following general Offices to be removed ct
once from Washington to Richmond Treas
areris department., auditing department and
legal department. This leaves the genera
manager and staff in Washington. General
Manager Thomas assumes the management OF
the East Tennessee line, as well as continues
that OF the Richmond and Danville. MIR.
Sol. haas will be traffic manager of both
properties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-27
LOCAL BREVITHES.

The sailing day of the New York steamer
has been changed from Wednesday TO Fri
day.
The postponed paper chase will come of
tomorrow evening-the weather permit
ting.
At meeting OF the Mechanics Building
Association held last night eleven loans, Of
$4,000, were made at par.
A raft of piles to be used in the construc-
ton Of the foundation now bein, built at
the ship yard arrived there to-day.
The shipment of green peas from
Eastern North Carolina has commenced,
and immense quantities are now passing
through Norfolk to the northern markets.
The remodelipg of the building on King
street recently bought by the Young Mems
Christian Association is fast being com
pleted, and it will soon be ready for occu-
pancy
Last night, in Washing ton, while young
Messis. John Wedderburn and Clifford
Rose, newspaper correspondents, were feno-
ing the former accidentally severed an ar.
terry in the hand of Mr.. Rose, inficting q
severe wound.
Mr.. S. H. Lunt to-day received from the
uauuldCtuTeT UauuSUluo 5Oud louuthiu VI
the latest patent and design which be will
at once put in position at his store on the
corner of King and Fairfax streets.
The committee" engaged in getting up
the ticket to be run in opposition to the
democratic nominees, at the coming cleo
ton, met last night and reported progress.
but did not announce the names of the can.
didates.
unanimous vote of thanks was passed
at the last meeting of the Woman's Auxi!i.
airy. TO the ladies and gentleman who have
so kindly assisted in the recent series OF en-
tertainments given by them. The series
closed with a charming reading! by Prof
Tweedale, of Washington. Prof. Tweedale
is beautiful eloculiopist, of rare ease and
grace Of manner, AID with a naturalness and
absence Of 1.-The professional" that is most
agreeable The net proceeds of the three
entertainments will be about $3.50.
A number of gentlemen from this city will go
to Richmond tomorrow to urge the State Senate
to pass the bill to incorporate the Mineral Rail.
road, which it is proposed to build from Stras-
burg to the West Virginia coal fields, and in the
building of which this city is largely interested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-27

Tbere was a regular meeting of the CITY
Ii ln-t mint
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-27

Nervous Debility, in either
sex, however induced, speedily, thoroughly
and permanently cured Address, with ten
cents in stamps for reply and book of par
ticnlars, Worlds Dispensary Medical AS
ISOLATION, G63 Main street, Buffalo, n. Y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-27

CAPsIzED. The schooner Samuel Chase,
Capt. Tully Price, belonging to MIR. S. D.
Watson, of Classic Shore and loaded with
fish for Mr.. Thos. Perry, of this city. was
capsized during squall near Maryland
Point, yesterday evening. The tug Comet
picked up the crew and brought them to
this city, and to-day returned with assist
ance to right the vessel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-27

PERSONAL W. B. K. Price, who
resided in this city and in Washington sew.
eral years, has returned to King George
county aud located at Edge Hill.
Rev. S. B. Treadway. formerly of the NJ
P. Church of this city, but now of Washing
ton. has accepted q call from the NJ. P.
Church at st. James, Md.
Councilman ]. It. Sweeney Was last night
elected by the City Council a school trustee
for the Fourth ward in place of MIR. X.
Kemper, resigned.
The Richmond Times says: II is expected
that General NJ. d. Corse, OF Alexandria,
will be invited to preside at the Pickett's
Division reunion, as General Kemper has
been compelled to decline.
A large number of ladies and gentlemen
left here to-day for Washington to attend
the wedding of Mr.. 3. F. Fendall and Miss
Florence Mason. which took place at ST..
Johns Church, Washington, this evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-27

THE MIKADo.-To morrow night Gilbert
and Sullivan tuneful opera, "The Mikado,"
will be given at the Opera House by the
National Mikado Company, an organization
of carefully selected voices. An orchestra
of ten pieces will furnish the accompani
ment, and strong chorus will lend their
aid in the production of the opera.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-27

FIsH.-Since yesterdays report about
100000 herring and 1000 shad have ar
rived at Fishtown. Herring sold at from
So 80 to st so per thousand and shad at from
So to SIS per hundred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-27
LOCAL NEWS.
CITY COUNCIL.

Ear this section local hower-. wiad7 g-n-
erslIy southerly, slightly warmer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-27
JOINT MEETING.

The two boards having convened in joint
session, the chair announced that the buai.
ness in order was the election of school
trustee from The 4th ward, vice k. Kemper,
resigned. Mr.. John 7. Sweeney was nomi.
mated, aud on motion the unanimous vote
of the board was cast for him by the Presi"
dent Of the Board of Aldermen.
The convention then dissolved and the
board adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-27

POLICE REPoRT-Lsst night was clear
until about o'clock, whenit became cloudy,
and later there was rain. There were two
prisoners and three dodgers at the station
house.
The Mayor this morning disposed of the
following cases:
Robert Webb, colored, arrested by officers
Bontz and Sherwood, charged with trespass.
ing on the premises of Mrs. Dugan, was
fined 80.
Jas. Coleman, q small colored boy, arrest
ed for stealing pencils, etc., from the store
of Mr.. G. E. French, was locked up.
Rob,. Grady, colored boy, arrested for
striking little white child with stone
was fined 81.
John Hudgena, small colored boy, who
was found wandering about the streets OF
Washington and brought to this city, was
turned over to his parents.